Motoring Research
Lego reveals new kit of Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F1 car
The Ferrari F2004 powered Michael Schumacher to his seventh and final Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship. Now you can build it.
Class of 1996: The coolest cars of 30 years ago
Were cars cooler three decades ago? From the Lotus Elise to the Peugeot 306 GTI-6, these cars from 1996 make a strong case for it.
Two thirds of drivers would break traffic laws in an emergency
New research reveals that seven million UK drivers have contravened traffic laws when they consider it necessary due to an emergency.
New Jaguar EV tested in the Arctic ahead of debut later this year
Prototype versions of Jaguar's radical electric four-door GT car are currently being tested in extreme cold-weather conditions.
AUTOBEST Conquest: Vote to decide the Best Buy Car of Europe
Six cars are in the running for the AUTOBEST Best Buy Car of Europe 2026 Award – and UK motorists now have the chance to cast their vote.
How the Matra Rancho invented the crossover in 1977
We pay tribute to the Matra Rancho: a front-driven SUV with a pioneering spirit – and a precursor of the many crossovers to come.
Chinese car brand Chery to open European HQ in Liverpool
Chinese giant Chery, maker of the Omoda and Jaecoo brands, has revealed it is opening a new European headquarters in Liverpool.
1 in 4 drivers would ‘never’ consider an electric car
Some 24 percent of UK drivers say they will never go electric – and this rises to 43 percent of the over-55s, new research has revealed.
Firing back at the critics: Ineos Grenadier 4×4 is updated for 2026
Both the Grenadier station wagon and Quartermaster pickup have been revised, plus a new Black Edition trim level will join the range.
New 2026 Bentley Continental GT S is inspired by the Supersports
The new Bentley Continental GT S combines a 680hp hybrid-assisted V8, sportier styling and chassis tweaks to make it sharper to drive.
UK car production hits 70-year low – but EVs will drive recovery
Britain made fewer cars in 2025 than in the 1950s, but the SMMT says a recovery is already underway and it will be driven by electric cars.
A quarter of UK drivers suffered vehicle crime last year
New data from the RAC Report on Motoring reveals that urban areas are hit hardest by vehicle thefts, with 19 percent of cars vandalised.
UK Car of the Year 2026 contenders revealed
We profile all of the eight cars and SUVs in contention for the UK Car of the Year 2026 Award – including the Renault 5 E-Tech and Audi A6.
Kalmar 7-97 Turbo Edition is a tribute to the classic Porsche 930
Limited to just 11 cars, the restomod Kalmar 7-97 Turbo Edition boasts four-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and a 650hp air-cooled flat-six.
Regularly rapid-charging your EV can double battery decline
Electric car batteries degrade more slowly than many think – but new data shows regular rapid charging can double the rate of decline.
Revealed: all the contenders for UK Car of the Year 2026
We profile all of the eight cars and SUVs in contention for the UK Car of the Year 2026 Award – including the Renault 5 E-Tech and Audi A6.
